Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III

Sysco•Post Falls, ID

About The Position

The Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III performs quality preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostics, and repairs to keep company vehicles safe, reliable, and cost-efficient. The role works on a range of fleet equipment, including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and other company-owned equipment. Work includes inspections required by federal, state, and local regulations, preventive maintenance, and repairs to manufacturer specifications. The technician addresses driver inspection report write-ups, documents work orders, and diagnoses and repairs vehicle, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, brake, hydraulic, and other systems. The position also mentors Fleet Technician I and II employees and may take on moderate supervisory duties when fleet management or supervisors are unavailable. The technician provides their own tools; Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current and valid driver's license.
Medium- or heavy-duty truck technical training.
Two-year school and four years of experience, or five years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair.
Expert knowledge and skill in vehicle systems and components, electrical diagnosis and repair, refrigeration systems, and preventive maintenance inspections and repairs.
Moderate knowledge and skill in welding and cutting, including gas, electric, MIG, and TIG.
Moderate computer skills and knowledge.
Expert knowledge of DOT (FMCSA) regulations.
Moderate knowledge of OSHA safety and environmental regulations.
Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEMs and component manufacturers.
Provide personal tools needed for maintenance, repair, and diagnostics; Sysco provides diagnostic equipment and major tools.
Ability to operate equipment and perform work requiring standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, grasping tools, and repetitive hand and finger motions.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver's license (CDL).
Annual Inspector Certification.
Brake Inspector Certification.
ASE certifications for automotive or medium/heavy-duty trucks.
EPA Section 608 (Core and Type II) and Section 609 HVAC and Refrigeration Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform required vehicle and equipment inspections and preventive maintenance within planned time tolerances.
Conduct annual and other legally required inspections on fleet vehicles and company-owned equipment in accordance with applicable regulations.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections on tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and other company-owned equipment.
Perform maintenance repairs to maximize fleet safety and reliability.
Preventively maintain, diagnose, and repair refrigeration units.
Address Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write-ups promptly and efficiently.
Diagnose malfunctions and repair systems to manufacturer specifications, including engines, transmissions, clutches, driveline, differential, steering, suspension, fuel and ignition, exhaust and regeneration, intake, electrical, brakes, HVAC, and lift-gate systems.
Follow procedures and document all work performed on work orders.
Mentor, teach, and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II employees.
May perform moderate supervisory duties when the Fleet Manager or Fleet Supervisors are unavailable.
Perform electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.